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1. Maggiano's - Richmond
4.1
Excellent(4753)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Short Pump
Booked 75 times today
Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Short Pump Town Center and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our Richmond restaurant is known for being inside Short Pump's unique outdoor mall experience and specializing in serving large parties up to 20 people in our main dining room and private event rooms that are perfect for weddings, business meetings, holiday parties, and large family gatherings. Visit us at 11800 West Broad St. or book your reservation today!
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2. Lola's Farmhouse Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(175)
Price: Moderate
• American • Short Pump
Booked 10 times today
Experience the area's most stunning patio dining at a historic 1865 farmhouse, offering exceptional food as well!Please call for reservations of 7 or more.If you do not see an available reservation time, please call the restaurant and we will do our best to accommodate your party.
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3. The Wine Whisperer
5.0
Exceptional(203)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Henrico
Booked 10 times today
The Wine Whisperer is a wine shop and bistro located in Richmond's Short Pump neighborhood. We speak wine and are passionate about sharing your new favorite bottle or glass with you! Our wine bar is designed to offer an immersive experience to our guests. Let our knowledgeable staff help you learn about your palate and curate a flight of wine just for you! Look for a rotating by the glass list, craft beers, more whiskey than you imagined, and an expansive food menu built for wine pairing. The intimate dining room is a perfect spot for a casual glass with friends or that special occasion date. Look for weekly wine tastings, monthly classes, and other special events that are uniquely Whisperer! No reservations available? Give us a call or stop by; we save a number of tables each night for walk-in guests. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please call or send a message.
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4. Chez Max - Richmond VA
4.8
Exceptional(1377)
Price: Expensive
• French • Richmond
Booked 4 times today
Bienvenue Chez Max!Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.
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5. The Melting Pot - Richmond
4.7
Exceptional(2091)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Richmond
Booked 39 times today
The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant, offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, an award winning wine list & fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to a get-together with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot. The Melting Pot offers the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces & your favorite chocolate fondue desserts. To highlight your meal we also offer over 600 wines with a Wine Manager on premise. Make reservations today & come dip into something different. NOTE: OpenTable reservations are for full meal service only. Please contact The Melting Pot directly for cheese & dessert or dessert only service.
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6. Portico Restaurant - Richmond
4.7
Exceptional(3387)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Richmond
Booked 27 times today
Italian inspired cuisine in a charming and beautiful country setting with outdoor dining all summer and a covered heated tent in the winter. Our stone terrace with large fireplace nestled between aromatic herb and flower gardens makes for a beautiful setting year around.Upon booking, please select either an indoor or outdoor table. "Standard" refers to an indoor table. If an outdoor table is not listed, the patio may be booked at that time. Please call us directly if your preference is not listed.Our tent is down for the summer! Tables on the patio are covered by umbrellas for protection from sun and in the case of rain. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate outdoor bookings indoors based on availability.Take out from 4:30pm to 8:00pm daily and can be ordered by calling us at (804) 741-4800.We are unable to accomadate parties of more than 6. We are unable to separate parties into multiple tables.
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7. Southern Kitchen
4.2
Awesome(1579)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Southern) • Richmond
Booked 11 times today
Southern Kitchen, which is known as "The Mouth of the South" to the locals, serves up comfort food favorites. From collard greens to fried fish and chicken, the eatery provides a comfortable, relaxed spot for enjoying classic Southern food, beer, and wine for lunch, and dinner. Since opening in 2014, the restaurant has focused on providing good food paired with a classy experience and great customer service. Southern Kitchen features a variety of options for starting the meal, including fried oysters, fried okra, southern rolls, and salad. Enjoy sandwiches like the salmon cake and chicken club, or dive into some apple pecan salad, fried fish, big momma's chicken, and chicken livers and onions. Southern Kitchen also features plenty of filling plates, including the seafood platter, meatloaf, catfish, and southern-fried pork chops.
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8. Azzurro
4.6
Exceptional(1915)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Richmond
Booked 15 times today
Relaxed refinement, outstanding meals, and impeccable service blend to create unforgettable Italian dining at Azzurro. Whether seated on the softly-lit patio or inside near the comfort of a crackling fireplace, this award-winning restaurant embodies an elegant, yet warm, intimate ambiance. Here you will be greeted by a friendly, attentive staff eager to assist you with seating, menu selection, and an extensive wine list. Most important is our desire to provide an exceptional, memorable experience. Ranging from a casual luncheon to celebrating that most special occasion, Azzurro is the ideal choice.
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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Richmond
4.7
Exceptional(2243)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Richmond
Booked 27 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Richmond, VA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining may be arranged.
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10. Rio Brazil Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(547)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Glen Allen
Booked 11 times today
Rio Brazil Steakhouse set on the outskirts of Richmond and Glen Allen.A Brazilian steakhouse, commonly known as a "churrascaria," is a dining establishment that specializes in the traditional Brazilian barbecue style of cooking meat. These restaurants are renowned for their "rodízio" service, where a variety of skewered meats, such as beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, are slow-cooked over an open flame.Our Customers experiences a continuous tableside service where servers, known as "gauchos," carve the meats directly onto the diners' plates. The rodízio style allows patrons to enjoy a wide selection of meats until they are satisfied, with the serving process continuing until they signal for it to stop.In addition to the succulent meats, Brazilian steakhouses often offer an expansive salad bar with a variety of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and side dishes to complement the main courses offering a unique and popular dining experience.

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  • KristopherVIP
    Virginia •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our server Jenna was amazing!! She really made the whole meal memorable and special. I was blown away by her kindness and attention to detail. The food was also amazing, as always!! But this was probably the best dining experience I’ve had in a long time thanks to Jenna!
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    The Melting Pot - RichmondPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Richmond
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    4.7
  • Sharon
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Enjoyed a lovely dinner at Lola’s tonight. The food was excellent as well as the service. We always enjoy this place and look forward to our next visit!
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    Lola's Farmhouse BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Short Pump
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    4.7
  • ray
    Virginia •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We all had seafood choices - tuna tartare is always outstanding, cod perfectly prepared, salmon entree with crab also delicious. Server was Oliver, who was just the right amount of attentive. We really had an excellent evening. It was very busy but we never felt rushed and it wasn't noisy. Will be going back soon!
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    Chez Max - Richmond VAPrice: Expensive• French• Richmond
    •
    4.8
  • JackieVIP
    Virginia •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The menu seems to have been reworked and the new additions were delicious. The server however was the star. David was warm and welcoming he got everything exactly right, very efficient he made the experience that much better.
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    Maggiano's - RichmondPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short Pump
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    4.1
  • Laurie
    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Cute and cozy, this is a little gem in Short Pump's Pump shopping center. Never mind that it's across from the Chik-Fil-A. You soon forget that after you enter this charming bistro for date night or a double date. I highly recommend it for wine lovers, although other adult beverages are served. (I would not bring kids or even teens, since it's really not a family restaurant kind of spot, especially with the wine shop at the entrance.) The service is knowledgeable and friendly, and the food is delicious, if a bit pricey. You can dine tapas style or choose from several starters and entrees. We did the latter, but the former would have been fun too. The Christmas specials, based on the owner's mom's recipes, were a very clever addition to the menu. My only criticism is that the specials menu, which was printed on blue paper with a tiny font, was a struggle for me to read in the ambient lighting without turning on my phone flashlight like an old lady; consequently, I did not order anything from that menu. The Wine Whisperer is a winner and sure to be a local favorite.
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    The Wine WhispererPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Henrico
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    5

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